USCG Exam PracticeVessel documentation and numbering
Under 46 CFR §185.602, when a vessel's draft marks are obscured due to operational constraints or protrusions, what must the vessel be fitted with?
- A. Permanent loading marks amidships on each side of the vessel
- B. A load line certificate issued under the International Convention on Load Lines, 1966
- ✓ A reliable draft indicating system from which bow and stern drafts can be determinedCorrect
- D. A stability letter specifying maximum allowable draft at each end
Why C is correct
46 CFR §185.602(f) requires that when draft marks are obscured due to operational constraints or protrusions, the vessel must be fitted with a reliable draft indicating system from which bow and stern drafts can be determined. The other options describe related but distinct requirements under the same section.
Cited:46 CFR §185.602